2017 IMMAF EUROPEAN OPEN: DAY 1; RESULTS & DAY 2 MATCHES SCHEDULE

(Sofia. 29 March 2017) The 2017 IMMAF European Open Championships of Amateur MMA commenced today in Bulgaria at the EFE Hotel Marinela, hosted by the Bulgarian MMA Federation (BULMMAF).

Day 1 of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation’s 5 day, nation vs nation tournament included an Opening Ceremony. Welcoming speeches were made by IMMAF President Kerrith Brown, BULMMAF President Stanislav Nedkov and Minister of Youth and Sport, Professor Daniela Dasheva. The ceremony also featured a ‘battle’ dance performed by leading national folk troupe ‘Bulgare’, accompanied by bagpipers from the Bulgarian city of Smolyan.

Notable victories went to Jonathan Ortega and José Teixeira, both representing debuting teams under the IMMAF banner – Mexico and Luxembourg, respectively.

All matches were conducted under IMMAF Amateur MMA Rules.

See below for the official results from Day 1 and the matches schedule for Day 2:

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